Question

The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award aims to:

(I) publicize successful quality programs.
(II) recognize quality achievements of U.S. companies.
(III) stimulate efforts to improve quality.
(IV) distribute the grant money available for improved quality.
a.II and III only
b.I, II, and III only
c.I and IV only
d.I and II only
e.I, II, III, and IV

Answer 1

B) I, II, and III only

Step-by-step explanation:

The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA) was established by the US Congress in 1987. It's main purpose is the recognition for performance excellence that American organizations can achieve. The MBNQA is the nation's highest presidential honor an organization can receive for performance excellence.

Three MBNQA awards are given out every year in six categories (18 awards in total):

1. Manufacturing
2. Service Company
3. Small Business
4. Education
5. Healthcare
6. Non-profit